A missed travel in the final minute Monday night led to James Harden getting three free throws in a one-possession game -- and an eventual Houston win -- but the Rockets superstar wasn't about to "tell on" himself.

CP3 goes between his legs for the assist (0:16)

Harden gets away with 5-step travel (0:33)

Harden drains the dagger 3 (0:17)

Harden puts Gobert on a poster (0:15)

Harden drops 18 in the first half (1:01)

Harden makes easy work of Favors for slam (0:16)

Bobby Marks ESPN

Houston will incur a $506,134 cap hit on the waiver of Zhou Qi. The former second-round pick was originally signed to a four-year $5.56M with only the first season guaranteed. The Rockets will save $872K in salary and $1.5M towards the luxury tax. The roster now stands at 14, not including the Two Way contracts of Danuel House and Vince Edwards.

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Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer

The Rockets waived Chinese big man Zhou Qi, the 2016 second-round pick who appeared in 19 games for Houston over the last two seasons.

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Bobby Marks ESPN

Houston will incur a $506,134 cap hit on Zhou Qi. The former second round pick was originally signed to a four-year $5.56M contract in 2017 with only the first season guaranteed. The Rockets will save $1.54M towards the luxury tax and an additional $872K in salary. The tax bill is now $14.75M, fourth highest in the NBA. The roster is currently at 14, not including the Two Way Contracts of Danuel House and Vince Edwards.

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Harden explodes for 50-point night in win over Lakers (1:41)

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Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer

James Harden recorded a record fourth 50-point triple-double of his career in the Rockets' win over the Lakers. Russell Westbrook has three 50-point career triple-doubles. Others who have done it: Elgin Baylor twice, Wilt Chamberlain twice, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Richie Guerin.